Photos by Jay Lawson
The Central Adirondack Association hosted its 40th Annual Father’s Day Frog Jumping Contest on Sunday, June 16 at the Town of Webb tennis courts.
Frank Brown of Frankfort won first place in the heaviest frog category with an 11.5-ounce frog. Caitlin Mazzotta of Utica came in second with her six-ounce frog, and Evelyn Buckley of Vernon took home third place with a four-and-a-half ouncer. Continue reading
The 16th Annual Central Adirondack Father’s Day Weekend Car Show in Old Forge is scheduled to begin on Friday, June 14 at 7 p.m. with a car parade down Main Street in Old Forge. It will be followed on Saturday, June 15 with the annual Car Show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Hiltebrant Recreation Center on North Street. The show will feature classic antique vehicles and modified street rods. Continue reading
The Central Adirondack Association (CAA) is inviting all members and non-members to its annual Spring Fling social gathering. The event will take place on Thursday, June 6, from 6 p.m. at the Big Moose Inn, hosted by owners Mark and Susan Mayer.
Hot and cold appetizers will be served for $10 per person, and a cash bar will be open.
“It’s an annual CAA event, an opportunity for people to come together before the busy summer season,” said Gary Staab, CAA membership chairman. “It’s a great time to network with other businesses and find out about events we sponsor, as well as the many contributions we make to community organizations who request donations.”
Idea sharing is something that Staab, as a long-term local business owner, has found useful in CAA meetings. Continue reading
The Paul Case Band performing at the Old Forge lakefront on Sunday night of Labor Day weekend. Photo by Carol Hansen.
A large crowd of people gathered at the Old Forge lakefront on Sunday, September 2 to listen to the music of the Paul Case Band and to hear the announcement of the winners in the Central Adirondack Association’s annual drawing for a car and cash prizes.
The Labor Day celebration concluded with a fireworks display.
Town of Webb Publicity Director said he was pleased to announce that all 999 tickets for the CAA raffle were sold prior to drawing.
The winners and their winning ticket numbers were: Continue reading
A social hour and dinner was enjoyed by close to 100 members and friends of the Central Adirondack Association at the organization’s annual Spring Fling which was held at Thendara Golf Club on Tuesday, June 5th.
Following dinner, CAA President Nick Bankert talked briefly to the gathering about the many CAA-sponsored events that bring people into town year after year.
Taking the podium next was, Mike Farmer, Old Forge Publicity Director, who introduced Bob Gates, this year’s Volunteer of the Year honoree.
“As soon as I landed this job and was working with the CAA, I knew that the volunteers were the backbone of the job. They really make things happen. As soon I realized that, I met Bob Gates who said, ‘I want to help out in the worst way.’ And he has so lived up to that statement.
He is the quintessential volunteer,” Farmer said.
In acceptance of the award, Gates said, “I really enjoy helping out and I really enjoy all of the events that CAA sponsors here in Old Forge. It’s a great town and I’m very proud to be part of it. And I will continue to look forward to helping out and doing what I can.”
Gary Staab, who once worked at the former Farm Restaurant in Thendara, presented the Lifetime Achievement Award to Beverly Burnap and the late Frank Burnap.
“For years it was the establishment to go to. People would come to experience what it was like to go into the Farm. The food was fantastic, and when new customers walked in they would say, ‘What did I walk into? This is a museum.’ The place was phenomenal—an iconic establishment in the Town of Webb,” Staab said.
Staab said that one thing he learned from Frank was to pay attention to his own business, adding that Frank was a great businessman and great supporter of the CAA.
“He loved the Frog Jumping Contest and the Ugly Tie Contest. That event allowed him to be on stage and be the man he really wanted to be in entertainment. And when you went to his restaurant you realized he was an entertainer,” Staab said.
Local attorney Tim Foley and Tim Noonan, owner of Enchanted Forest/Water Safari, Old Forge Camping Resort, and Water’s Edge Inn, were recognized with Honorary Membership Awards for their longtime contributions and continued support of the CAA.
Prior to receiving the awards, each was subjected to a good-natured “roast”. Foley’s was delivered by his brother, Doc Foley; and Noonan’s was given by Tom Down.
From left, Dave Etsen, CAA President Nick Bankert, Felicity Davey, and Chip Kiefer. Photos by Marianne Christy
The Central Adirondack Association (CAA) held its annual meeting at the Seventh Lake House Restaurant on Wednesday, January 18.
The meeting was led by President Nick Bankert who provided a summary of the organization’s 2011 activities, partnerships and events, and outlined CAA-sponsored programs and events for 2012.
Chip Kiefer (Marketing and Treasurer), Laurie Barkauskas (Events), and Nick Rose (CAP-21, Economic Development) delivered their respective reports prior to the membership voting positively on the proposed 2012 budget of $310,650. Continue reading
The Central Adirondack Association (CAA) invites all its members and the public to its annual meeting on Wednesday, January 18 at the Seventh Lake House in Inlet.
The evening will begin at 6 p.m. with a social hour, cash bar, and an assortment of hot and cold appetizers. The cost is $10 per person.
The meeting will commence at 7 p.m. and the annual budget will be voted on as well as new directors. The CAA encourages members, business proprietors, and the public to come and meet the 2012 board of directors and discuss the new year.